- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooksville, KY
Bracken County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bracken County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210066000125
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bracken County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bracken County High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, KY.
School address
District: Bracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210066000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bracken County High School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 210066000125 · Brooksville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Elementary School (490 students)
Bracken County High School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bracken County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
490 students
- This school
Bracken County High School
377 students
- Bracken County
Bracken County Middle School
266 students
What this shows Bracken County High School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bracken County High School compares
Bracken County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Bracken County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bracken County reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bracken County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bracken County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bracken County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bracken County High School
How many students attend Bracken County High School?
Bracken County High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooksville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bracken County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bracken County High School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bracken County High School?
50.8% of students at Bracken County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bracken County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bracken County High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Brooksville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bracken County High School?
Bracken County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bracken County High School rank among public schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bracken County?
Besides Bracken County High School, Bracken County also operates Taylor Elementary School (490 students) and Bracken County Middle School (266 students). See the Bracken County district page for the complete list.